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What is the Geography of Andes? Main Image: The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world located along the west coast of South America. The Andes range of continental highlands is nearly 7,000 km long having an average height of 4,000m and a width of 200km to 700km. The Andes go through the seven South American countries of Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. Outside Asia, the Andes stand as the highest mountain range in the world with its highest peak being Mt. Aconcagua at a height of 6,962 m. above sea level.
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Andes The Andes are also part of the American Cordillera, a chain of mountain ranges (cordillera) that consists of an almost continuous sequence of mountain ranges that form the western backbone of North America, Central America, South America and Antarctica. Cono de Arita in the Puna de Atacama, Salta (Argentina).
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Geography of the Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, at 19,340 ft (5,895 m) above sea level, is Africa’s highest elevation point. Kilimanjaro rises from 2,297 ft (700 m) above sea level to its highest peak in a relatively confined space, which stretches from east to west about 53 mi (85 km) and from north to south about 50 mi (80 km).
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Andes The Andes or Andean Mountains (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes) are the longest continental mountain range in the world. They are a continuous range of highlands along the western edge of South America.
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The Andes Mountains The Andes Mountains form one of the longest mountain ranges on Earth, stretching over 7,000 km (4,400 miles) along the west coast of South America. The Andes are very narrow in most places and the average width of the Andes is 200 km (124 miles).
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The Tallest Mountains In The South American Andes The Tallest Mountains In The South American Andes Mount Aconcagua, the tallest Andean mountain, with a height of 6,962 meters, is one of the Seven Summits of the world. Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, the tallest mountain in the Andes.
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- 1 Nevado Ojos del Salado, with an elevation of 22,615 feet, is the second highest mountain in South America and the highest mountain in Chile. 2  The mountain straddles the border between Chile and Argentina.
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Andes: World's Longest Mountain Range View full size image. The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world and boasts some of the highest peaks. The range is also known for its volcanoes, ruins of long-ago civilizations and the source of a malaria treatment.
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Geography Alive Chapter 13 It lies between 6,000 - 12,000 ft, average temperatures vary from 55°F to 65°F. Mountains and valleys are the main physical feature of the zone, the mountains are steep and rugged, but flat basins and plateaus can be found amond the peaks. Vegetations depends partly on rainfall. Elevation also affects what grows where. The tree line in the central Andes lies between 10,000 and 12,000 feet. The tree line is the highest elevation at which trees will grow on a mountain.
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The Andes Farther north, the peaks are higher. Aconcagua (22,841 feet; 6,962 m.), the highest peak in the Americas, and one of the Seven Summits stands in Argentina, but is only about 65 miles from Santiago, Chile. The Central Andes form the broadest part of the mountain system.
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Highest Mountain in the World Chimborazo in Ecuador has an altitude of 6,310 meters (20,703 feet). Mount Everest has a higher altitude, and Mauna Kea is taller.. However, Chimborazo has the distinction of being the highest mountain above Earth's center.. This is because Earth is not a sphere - it is an oblate spheroid.
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Climb Aconcagua: Highest Mountain in South America 1 Aconcagua is the highest point in the Andes, the world's longest mountain range. 2  The Andes, beginning in northern South America and ending at the continent's tip, stretch over 4,300 miles (7,000 kilometers) in a narrow band along the west edge of South America.
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Peru The Andes in central Peru are higher and more rugged. The ranges of the central zone form particularly difficult barriers to movement. The main pass east of Lima, for instance, is at an elevation of more than 15,000 feet (4,500 metres)—higher than many of the peaks in the north. Many of the mountains of central Peru are snowcapped and are a popular attraction for climbers and tourists. Of particular fame is the Cordillera Blanca, with the country’s highest peak, Mount Huascarán, at 22,205 feet (6,768 metres), and nearby Huascarán National Park (designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985).
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- In Peru Cusco is at 11500 feet and lake Titicaca is at 12,500 feet. So neither of them are really high compared to the high mountains. To the mountaineers heights below 12,000 feet do not mean much. Even for general people 8000/9000 feet may not have any effect.
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Alpine The Andes Mountains are located in South America, running north to south along the western coast of the continent. The latitude is 10° N. to 57° S. The longitude is 70° W. to 80° E. The Andes Mountains are the longest and one of the highest mountain ranges in the world.
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How do I convert from longitude, latitude and elevation to Cartesian coordinates? - the peak is 8,848 m (29,029 ft) above sea level. - sea level is 6,373.45 km (3,961.125 mi) from Earth’s center. Chimborazo - with a peak elevation of 6,263 m (20,548 ft), Chimborazo is the highest mountain in Ecuador. It is the highest peak near the equator.
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The 6000m peaks of the Andes in order of height Click here for Jonathans list of the ten most prominent peaks in the Andes. There are links to further information and pictures of all of the 6000m peaks in the Andes. See also the 99% accurate 5000m peaks of the Andes This link is to the index page for eight further pages containing peaks from 5000m-5999m. Patagonian Peaks A listing of the major summits in Patagonia. This list 1999 - 2015 John Biggar. All heights are in metres.
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- Plants Animals Climate Alpine Biome The Andes Mountains are located in South America, running north to south along the western coast of the continent. The latitude is 10° N. to 57° S. The longitude is 70° W. to 80° E. The Andes Mountains are the longest and one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. They are located in South America and stretch 4,500 miles from north to south, along the west coast of the continent. The climate is not the same throughout the biome because there are places nearer to the equator than others.
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11 Of The World's Most Beautiful Mountain Ranges The Himalayas include over a hundred mountains exceeding 7,200 metres … (23,600 ft) in height. By contrast, the highest peak outside Asia-Aconcagua, in the Andes- is 6,961 metres (22,838 ft) tall.
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- Peru is a very large country with many different elevations. Lima the capital city is a coastal city with an elevation of 0-1,548 m (0-5,079 ft). The highest point in Peru is …the Huascaran mountain at 6,768 metres (22,205 ft). 4 people found this useful.
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Andes Mountains Travel Information Andes Mountains – longest continental mountain range. The Andes Mountains is recognized as the world’s longest range that forms a chain of unbroken highlands in South America. The Andes mountain range extends across Argentina, Bolivia, Chile Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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North America Andes. The Andes are the second highest Mountain Range in the world with many peaks rising over 20,000 feet. The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world. They stretch 4,500 miles (7,200 km) from north to south, along the west coast of the continent.
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- The Andes Mountains are the longest and one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. They are located in South America and stretch 4,500 miles from north to south, along the west coast of the continent.
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North America Andes. The Andes are the second highest Mountain Range in the world with many peaks rising over 20,000 feet. The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world. They stretch 4,500 miles (7,200 km) from north to south, along the west coast of the continent.he Andes Mountains are located in South America, running north to south along the western coast of the continent. Click here to find out more. Rockies. The Rocky Mountains are a vast mountain system in Western North America, extending north-south from Canada to New Mexico, a distance of about 3,000 miles (4800 km).